7 On Your Side, Consumer Reports reports on new child seat feature

There is a new safety feature for child car seats, but does it work and is right for you?

Consumer Reports' latest tests of infant seats include several with a new safety feature that's common in Europe, but is only now making its way to the United States.

Watch the video player above to learn more about the load leg feature, which aims to make the seat more stable and safer for your baby.

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